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Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 401 m
Public primary school
Parkhurst Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape
Parkhurst Primary School is a public primary school in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 231 learners and 35 educators, about 35.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 231 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 35.2 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106490318 |
Address and location
| Street address | Park and Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Park and Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Westridge |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100078 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Parkhurst Primary School
Is Parkhurst Primary School a public or private school?
Parkhurst Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Parkhurst Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Parkhurst Primary School?
1 231 learners and 35 educators (about 35.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parkhurst Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 106490318.
Where is Parkhurst Primary School?
Park and Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 371 8910.
Schools near Parkhurst Primary School
Westridge Secondary School
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90.3% matric 2025Harvester Primary School
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Mitchell's Plain Prim
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 591 m
Ridgeville Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 700 m
Duneside Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 914 m
Princeton Secondary School
Woodlands, Cape Town, Western Cape 921 m
75.0% matric 2025Liesbeeck Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
Portland Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.